Working 9 to 5I recently took a job that has me sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day. Before this, I worked in a daycare and was up and active all...reactionscomments
Setting Goals to Making Changes: How to “Start”Do you know you want to get healthier and lose weight but struggle with getting started? Does the goal number on the scale intimidate you? Do you know you want...reactionscomments
Your Body is a TempleMy body is a temple. Your body is a temple. Did you know that? Within each of us, we house something very special. What that is could be one of...reactionscomments
When is a Good Thing Too Much?Body positivity is a great thing. I think we should all love our bodies and we should embrace others for their differences in sizes and shapes. The body positivity movement...reactions2comments
Non-Scale Victories Versus the Numbers on the ScaleWe all know that one person who is obsessed with the number that flashes at them from the scale. Heck, we may be that person ourselves. It’s hard not to...reactionscomments
Why Is Fat So Wrong?Once upon a time, in lands not all that far away, being on the heavier side was actually praised. And yet, we now live in a society where being fat...reactions5comments
The Weight of StigmaWhen you’re overweight it always feels like you’re being watched and judged for the choices you make. At the grocery store? Someone is probably shaking their head at your choice...reactionscomments
Which Came First? Obesity or DepressionNot everyone who is obese is depressed and not everyone who is depressed is obese. Yet, I’ve noticed that there is often a connection between these 2 things. I know...reactions1comment
The World Wide Web of Diet MisinformationDoes it feel like every ad that you see on your device or television screen is for some sort of magical weight loss pill or program? Ever try to search...reactionscomments
Obstacles of Healthy EatingGetting healthy often means a healthier diet. More fruits, veggies, whole grains, and rich meats. That’s all fine and dandy but ever notice how hard it is to do? It's...reactionscomments
Not “Fitting In” With SocietyMany of us already know how it feels to not fit in with society. Maybe we’re not part of the "it" crowd, or maybe our interests just don’t align with...reactionscomments
Seriously, Doc?Going to the doctor can be a nerve-wracking experience. And for those of us who are overweight or obese, we may have the added nervousness of whether the doctor will...reactionscomments
Chasing Dopamine: How it Can Affect ObesityOne morning, while I was eating my cereal I noticed that my stomach was full, yet I continued to eat. As I munched on my Captain Crunch, I asked, why...reactionscomments
Finding That Perfect OutfitAs someone who has been obese and is still overweight, I know that finding that perfect outfit is a challenging and daunting task. I cannot tell you the number of...reactionscomments
Losing Weight and Finding MyselfAll of my life I wanted nothing more than to lose weight. Even in elementary school I was the fat kid but nothing we did could keep the weight off...reactionscomments
Why I Chose the Gastric SleeveObesity resides in the gene pool of my family, but while most of my family gained their weight later in life I was always overweight, even as a child. In...reactionscomments
Being an Obese ParentBefore I start recounting my own experiences, I want to make sure you know that I feel there is nothing wrong with being a parent and being obese. If it...reactions4comments
Are You Summer Ready?For most people, summer is the most looked-forward-to season of the year, but for many others, it's a season that makes them the most self-conscious. In the last several years...reactions2comments
Feeling Fat Shame and How It Affected My ParentingI’ve felt shame around my obesity for most of my life. Since I was a child, I’ve felt the shame of not being able to do all the things other...reactionscomments
The Tiny Critic in Your HeadRemember that phrase we used to taunt our friends: "Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words can never hurt me"? I really wish that had been true for...reactions1comment
